HC Deb 28 February 1983 vol 38 c51W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will give the total cost to public funds for the longest and most convenient stated period of time of the telephone services and equipment installed in the Palace of Westminster; and what is the estimated cost of the new electronic exchange to be brought into service in 1985.

Mr. Biffen

The total cost of the telephone services and equipment installed in the Palace from 1 April 1979 to date is £5,406,633.

The estimated cost of the new electronic telephone exchange due to be brought into service in 1985 is in the order of £2.5 million at current prices.